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Kulu Dasehra begins amidst enthusiasm
HP to set up 3 new blood banks
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IAF trekking expedition ends
Power consumers pay
heavy tariff
Save Himalayas from disaster, says HPU VC
Gang busted
Shandil on UCO Bank board
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Kulu Dasehra begins amidst enthusiasm
Kulu, October 23 The whole atmosphere was filled with rhythmical sound of drums and lilting of Shahnaies while men, women and children in their traditional folk dresses gathered to watch the spectacular event. Mr Maheshwar Singh and Mr Karan Singh, the descendents of Raja Jagat Singh, the former ruler of Rupi (Kulu), along with their offshoots led the shobha yatra, which started from Raghunath Mandir at Raghunathpur here. The idols of Lord Rama and Sita were placed in a beautifully decorated wooden chariot (locally called Rath) and pulled down to the centre of the Dhalpur ground where they will be kept for next six days in a camp temple. Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gangu Ram Musafir, Agriculture Minister Raj Krishan Gaur, MP Pratibha Singh and Chairman of State Marketing Board Satya Prakash Thakur were also present on a dais specially erected near the northern end of the ground during the Rath Yatra. Later, the Speaker inaugurated an exhibition of industries and power projects coming up in the state. The Dasehra in Kulu begins after the Dasehra celebrations are over elsewhere in the country because, as the legend goes, the 'Lanka dahan' was done on the full-moon day which according to the Hindu calendar falls on the seventh day of the Vijaydashmi. |
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HP to set up 3 new blood banks
Shimla, October 23 He said the blood banks would be opened at Kamla Nehru Hospital, Shimla, district hospital at Rekong Peo and Civil Hospital, Jogindernagar. He was speaking on the occasion of ‘Samman Samaroh’ organised by a voluntary organisation, Ashadeep, to honour blood donors here today. “There has been a tremendous expansion of health services in the state, but our endeavour is to further strengthen the institutes with men, material, and specialised services,” said Mr Virbhadra Singh. He added that blood banks equipped with the latest facilities and preservation equipments had been opened at a number of places, but efforts were on to bring all major health institutions under the network of blood banks. He said blood donation was a noble cause and people should take park in a big way to make it voluntary movement. He lauded the efforts of Ashadeep in undertaking blood donation camps, environment-related activities and social work. The Chief Minister urged the voluntary organisations to supplement government efforts in extending help and social security to one and all. He said the media could also play a major role by highlighting such noble activities being undertaken by individuals and other organisations. Speaking on the occasion, the Editor-in-Chief of Jansatta, Mr Om Thanvi, said according high priority to social service had made Himachal a model state in the country in the field of social sector. The Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Mukesh Agnihotri, said the government was spending Rs 351 crore on health-related activities during the current financial year. “Very shortly we will start open-heart surgery facility at Indira Gandhi Medical College and acquire the Rs 7 crore MRI machine for the convenience of patients,” he said. |
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IAF trekking expedition ends
Manali, October 23 While talking to mediapersons, Col H.S. Chauhan, Director, Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, said during the expedition, the IAF team reached the 4000-m-high Beas Kind and the 13,050-ft-high Rohtang Pass. They also braved inclement weather conditions. At the concluding ceremony, Colonel Chauhan presented course badges to the participants and congratulated them on the successful completion of the course. He also briefed the media about the training courses conducted during the year. Nearly 1,088 trainees had participated in different courses. The Directorate had also conducted rescue operations at the Rohtang Pass and rescued more than 300 persons who got stranded for more than three days in the area. |
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Power consumers pay
heavy tariff
Shimla, October 23 In a statement issued here, he said in states that were purchasing power from Himachal, the power was cheaper than in Himachal where the consumer was paying almost close to Rs 5 for every unit of power. “The commercial consumer is already reeling under the burden of electricity surcharge, meter service charge and other special charges,” he remarked. He said why should the consumer pay for the failure of the government to pay Rs 35 crore as subsidy to the HPSEB, which was trying to extract it now by putting the burden on the common man. Mr Dutt demanded that the government should give the subsidy to the HPSEB so that the burden was not put on the common man. “The move has exposed the Congress, which only makes hollow promises and claims being pro-poor,” he said. |
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Save Himalayas from disaster, says HPU VC
Shimla, October 23 Professor Verma said the Himalayas had turned into a land of catastrophe, ravaged by landslides, earthquakes and other natural calamities. Prof T.R.C Sinha, Secretary, National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, said the main thrust of the workshop was to generate awareness amongst the trainers. |
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Gang busted
Solan, October 23 They were arrested after a police teamraided a shop near the old bus stand here on Thursday. A case has been registered. |
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Shandil on UCO Bank board
Shimla, October 23 The nomination of Mr Shandil, has been notified by the Ministry of Finance, for a period of three years. Mr Shandil happens to be the first Officer Employee Director from the state. |
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